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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɑr/ · UK /pɑː/

par means: The same level of quality or value as someone or something else.

noun

EQUAL STANDARDB2

The same level of quality or value as someone or something else.

  • This phone is on par with mine.
  • Their service was on par with larger hotels.
  • Is the cheaper model on par with the original?

How to use it: on par with someone/something (Her work is on par with the best in the class.)

Similar words: equality

Common phrases: on par, on par with

GOLF TARGETB2

The expected number of shots a good golf player needs to complete a hole or course.

  • This hole has a par of four.
  • She finished two strokes under par.
  • He needs one more shot to make par.

Common phrases: under par, above par, par four, make par

verb

MAKE GOLF TARGETC1

To complete a golf hole using exactly the expected number of shots.

  • She hopes to par this hole.
  • He parred the first three holes.
  • Can you par the last hole?

Similar words: make par on

Common phrases: par a hole, par the course

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What does par mean?

The same level of quality or value as someone or something else.

What is par in other languages?

Türkçe: eşitlik · Español: igualdad · Français: égalité · Deutsch: Gleichwertigkeit · Italiano: parità · 日本語: 同等

How do you pronounce par?

In American English /pɑr/; in British English /pɑː/.

How do you use par in a sentence?

This phone is on par with mine. Their service was on par with larger hotels.

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